Alyssa Gillego

Alyssa Gillego, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery (Surgical Oncology) at Yale School of Medicine, affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center in Greenwich. She specializes in breast surgical oncology, performing procedures such as mastectomies, lumpectomies, and sentinel lymph node biopsies, with a focus on multidisciplinary, patient-centered care.

• Education: MD from Far Eastern University (2001)
• Training: General Surgery Residency at Maimonides Medical Center; Breast Surgery Fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center/St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center
• Professional History: Former Associate Professor of Surgery at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (prior to joining Yale)

Her clinical expertise includes oncologic surgery, prophylactic procedures, and minimally invasive techniques such as nipple-sparing mastectomy. Dr. Gillego is committed to advancing breast cancer care through individualized treatment plans.

• Awards: Nominated for Greenwich Hospital Physician in Care Award (2019)